Senior Trial Attorney to Partner - Malpractice & General Liability Defense

Lead the Launch: Senior Trial Attorney Needed to Open & Grow South Florida Office for Top NYC Defense Firm This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Harrison Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year A bit about us: We are an established, full-service defense litigation law firm headquartered in New York City, with a strong national reputation for excellence in malpractice and negligence defense. We represent major hospital systems, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, managed care organizations, physicians, and other healthcare professionals and institutions nationwide. As part of our strategic growth, we are expanding into South Florida and seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney or Partner-Level Attorney to play a pivotal role in launching and growing our presence in the region. The firm already has work ready to hand off and is committed to opening a South Florida office to support this growth. This is a unique opportunity to be on the ground floor of an exciting expansion with the backing and resources of a well-established firm. Why join us? Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($200K–$250K+ depending on background) Hybrid or remote work flexibility Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) Generous Bonus Structure - monthly bonuses and origination bonuses Hybrid & Remote work available 6 month paid parental leave! 25 PTO days! Job Details Position Overview: The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling insurance defense and general liability matters, including medical malpractice, personal injury, and professional liability. This is a key leadership opportunity offering autonomy, support, and the chance to shape the growth of a new office. Key Responsibilities: Manage a full caseload of complex insurance defense matters from inception through trial First-chair jury trials and handle high-exposure cases Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and court conferences Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and trial strategy Build and maintain strong client relationships Serve as a key leader in opening and growing the firm’s South Florida office Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to recruiting and business development efforts Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school Active Florida Bar license in good standing 10+ years of experience in insurance defense, medical malpractice, or general liability litigation First-chair trial experience required Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building out a new office with firm support Locations: This position is based in South Florida, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work. Similar senior-level opportunities are also available in Manhattan, Long Island, and New Jersey for qualified candidates. Application Process: Interested candidates should apply and submit their resume to We look forward to hearing from you! Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy